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The Persian Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm or the First Gulf War, began in 1991 after President Saddam Hussein of Iraq ordered the invasion and occupation of neighboring Kuwait...
17 January: Operation Desert Storm is launched and the first air attacks are launched on Iraq and Kuwait. 18 January, 01:00 GMT: Iraq fires 12 Scud missiles at the Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv , slightly injuring 12 people.
Date: 2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991 (Operation Desert Shield) 17 January – 28 February 1991 (Operation Desert Storm) (6 months, 3 weeks and 5 days) Location
This sustained aerial bombardment, which had been named Operation Desert Storm, destroyed Iraq’s air defenses before attacking its communications networks, government buildings, weapons plants, oil refineries, and bridges and roads.
Desert Storm begins at 7 p.m. EST (3 a.m. Jan. 17 in Iraq) with massive air and missile attacks on targets in Iraq, Kuwait. President Bush: "We will not fail." Day 2: Thursday, Jan. 17. Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares: "The great showdown has begun! The mother of all battles is under way.'' Iraqi Scud missiles strike Israel.
OPERATION DESERT STORM: 17 JANUARY to 28 FEBRUARY 1991. The U.S. Army honors the service, sacrifices and legacy of our Desert Storm Veterans and coalition partners from 31 nations....
The timeline of Operation Desert Storm is marked by several key dates and milestones that shaped the conflict’s strategic direction and outcome. Understanding these dates provides crucial context to the military actions undertaken during the operation.
The war consisted of two phases the first was codenamed Operation Desert Shield (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991) for operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia. And...
This timeline shows the major events of the United States' involvement in the United Nations' action to liberate the nation of Kuwait from occupying Iraqi forces.
The follow-ing day, the first aviation elements of the 101st Airborne Division and advance elements of the 24th Infantry Division arrived in theater. By the end of the first week of Desert...